Finance Lab: Investing, Trading, & Budgeting  

Led by Dr. Elena Skouratova

Most people spend years figuring out how money actually works. You can start now.  

This three-day camp is designed for high school students who are saving their first paycheck, planning for college, or simply curious about how wealth is built. No finance background required.  

Over three days, you'll learn how the stock market works, practice reading industry trends, build your own investment portfolio, and compete in live simulated trading sessions where every decision is yours to make. You'll also work through real budgeting scenarios that reflect the financial choices you're already facing.  

You'll leave with resume-ready skills, strong talking points for college interviews, and a clearer understanding of how to make your money work for you (long before most people ever figure that out!).  

Location: 

Building D, Room 131

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate stock market and industry data to identify and justify potential investment decisions.  
• Design a personal investment portfolio that reflects strategic risk assessment and diversification.  
• Apply budgeting strategies to real-world financial scenarios relevant to young adults.  

Technology Requirements:

All technology is provided on-site. Students will meet in the computer lab in Building D, Room 131, so there are no supplies or devices needed.